Lifestyle Assistant

## Job Description:**About the opportunity:**We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a **Lifestyle Assistant** you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent’s Care Southport on the Gold Coast. Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.St Vincent's Care Services Southport provides an enviable retirement lifestyle, with the added benefit of residential living, independent living and community living services all available within the same, relaxed coastal location.At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincent’s, **kindness works for us.****Things that work for us:*** Certificate III or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or diversional therapy is essential* Experience in an aged care facility, developing Leisure programs including working with dementia clients* Ability to be able to work on a permanent part time basis* Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills* Ability to follow directives as per care plan* Understanding of Aged Care, resident rights/responsibilities with ability to follow the care plan* Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)* NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.**Things that work for you:*** Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum* Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision* Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit* Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service* No cost uniforms and training* Free annual flu vaccination* Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families* Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. **Reconciliation Action Plan**St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit ,Apply online today**Respectfully, no agencies please.**## Closing Date:29 October 2025 11:59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au*## Code of Conduct:
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